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DL54 BFV

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,004 mi
Last recorded19,004 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 19,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 16,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 16,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 15,742 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 15,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1700?

Based on 3,087 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
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DL54 BFV is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,666 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL54 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DL54 BFV registered?

DL54 BFV is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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